Non-alcohol beer sales grew by 18% in 2023 - report Non-alcohol beer continues to grow in popularity, according to new report from Drinks Ireland|Beer, which shows that non-alcoholic beer sales grew by 18% last year. Business • 04 Jul
AB InBev's shares rise on 'bruise-free' first quarter Anheuser-Busch Inbev's shares rose more than 5% today, in response to a strong first-quarter performance and anticipated relief from the impact of an ongoing US … Business • 08 May
AB InBev hikes dividend, but no new share buyback Anheuser-Busch InBev has today raised its annual dividend by 9%, though analysts warned investors may be disappointed by the absence of a new share buyback … Business • 29 Feb
Heineken cautious on 2024 forecast on volatile conditions Dutch brewer Heineken's 2024 profit could fall significantly below analyst estimates owing to geopolitical and economic volatility, it said today, sending its shares down as … Business • 14 Feb
Carlsberg says in the dark over Russian business Carlsberg was "shocked" by Russia's seizure of its business in the country last month and the brewer is no closer to knowing what might happen … Business • 16 Aug 23
Carlsberg lifts 2023 profit forecast on solid H1 Danish brewer Carlsberg has today lifted its profit guidance for the full year after a "solid business performance" in the first half of the year. Business • 15 Aug 23
AB InBev profit jumps as consumers absorb higher prices Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported higher than expected first-quarter earnings today as consumers bought its beers at sharply higher prices. Business • 04 May 23
Irish scientists help uncover origins of lager beer Irish scientists have helped uncover the origin of lager beer - which may have come about due to the death of a childless German nobleman. News Lens • 27 Apr 23
Heineken's Q1 beer sales weaker than expected Heineken has today reported a steeper than expected decline in first-quarter beer sales, with a sharp decline in major markets Nigeria and Vietnam, but maintained … Business • 19 Apr 23
AB InBev beats expectations despite selling less beer Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, expanded its profit by slightly more than expected in the fourth quarter as higher prices more than compensated for … Business • 02 Mar 23
Carlsberg expects lower beer consumption to hit growth Danish brewer Carlsberg has today forecast organic operating profit growth in 2023 below last year's level as higher beer prices are expected to dent consumption. Business • 07 Feb 23
AB InBev raises 2022 outlook as beer sales accelerate Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, today reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings as beer sales accelerated, and raised its 2022 outlook to the top-end of its … Business • 27 Oct 22
Carlsberg lifts its 2022 profit outlook Danish brewer Carlsberg has today reported third-quarter sales broadly in line with expectations and lifted its profit forecast for the year despite weakening consumer sentiment. Business • 26 Oct 22
Heineken cautious as European beer drinking slows Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has seen signs of slowdown in demand for its beer in some European markets over recent weeks, it said today, … Business • 26 Oct 22
Heineken boosted by rising beer demand in H1 Heineken has posted higher-than-expected first-half earnings as consumers bought more beer despite cost of living pressures, but the world's second-largest brewer saw rising costs squeezing … Business • 02 Aug 22
WRC hears complaints from sacked beer delivery drivers The Workplace Relations Commission has heard that workers on Guinness delivery trucks signed a joint declaration stating that a practice of undocumented keg deliveries was … Business • 13 Jul 22
Beer production, sales and exports all fell last year Production of beer in Ireland fell 46% between 2020 and last year, according to new research by Drinks Ireland | Beer, the second consecutive year … Business • 09 May 22
AB InBev sells more beer despite higher prices Anheuser-Busch InBev has today reported higher than expected earnings in the first quarter, as consumers bought more of its beer and accepted higher prices, prompting … Business • 05 May 22
Brewer AB InBev to sell its interest in Russia Anheuser-Busch InBev said today it would sell its stake in Russian joint-venture AB InBev Efes which will result in a $1.1 billion impairment charge in … Business • 22 Apr 22
Heineken sells more beer than expected as Europe surges Dutch brewer Heineken stuck to its 2022 profit margin forecast today after a sharp jump in first-quarter beer sales and prices cheered investors despite added … Business • 20 Apr 22
AB InBev ups forecast after Brazil fuels profit rise Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, upgraded its forecast for 2021 earnings growth today after posting a surprise increase in third-quarter profit, buoyed by beer … Business • 28 Oct 21
Heineken Ireland's €10m support programme for pubs Heineken Ireland has today launched a €10m support programme for publicans and hotels ahead of some 3,500 pubs and bars re-opening next month. Business • 27 May 21
Japanese beermaker Asahi sees 2021 profit recovery Japanese beverage group Asahi Group Holdings has forecast that its full-year operating profit will exceed levels seen in 2019. Business • 12 Feb 21
AB InBev beer sales revive, but interim dividend cut Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported a surprise increase in third-quarter beer sales today, although profits dipped and it scrapped its interim dividend. Business • 29 Oct 20
Heineken uncertain about year-end after summer recovery Heineken performed better than expected over the June to September quarter with a surprising increase in beer sales in the Americas, but said the Covid-19 … Business • 28 Oct 20
